The most complicated cars ever made

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Cars are complex machines, but some take that to a whole new level in the search to break new technological ground.

Sometimes that brings success and other times it results in failure. There are cars that appear to have been more complicated than they... ( подробнее )

Volkswagen Golf GTE 2020 review

What is it?

This second-generation   Golf GTE has a lot to live up to. The 2014 original set the standard for front-driven PHEV hatchbacks, running the same petrol-electric drivetrain as the Audi A3 e-tron but benefitting from a longer list of equipment and being priced much more agreeably.

This new model continues down the same... ( подробнее )

2020 Porsche Panamera brings 621bhp Turbo S

Porsche has detailed its updated   Panamera, which brings two new powertrain options, updated technology, chassis upgrades and a refreshed exterior design.  

The most significant news is the introduction of a new top-spec Turbo S variant and a third plug-in hybrid option. The Turbo S replaces the current   Turbo, uprating the 4.0-litre... ( подробнее )

Mini cuts 400 jobs at Oxford factory in light of reduced demand

BMW will reportedly cut 400 jobs at the Mini factory in Oxford, following a sharp fall in customer demand as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.  

The BBC reports that the affected workers are employed by agency Gi Group, and individual decisions will be made based on length of service, skill sets and disciplinary records.  

Gi... ( подробнее )

Obstacles hinder revival of historic German marque Borgward

The long-promised European reintroduction of historic German marque Borgward appears to have been put on hold as the Chinese-backed firm has quietly wound down its presence in the market.  

German publication Automobilwoche reports that the revived brand has run into difficulties after Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Foton sold... ( подробнее )

UK to allow cars with new automated systems on roads in 2021

The UK government has launched a call for evidence to prepare for the introduction of new Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS) technology, which can entirely control a vehicle at low speeds, from early next year.

The Department for Transport (DfT) says that the system would enable vehicles to control themselves for extended periods of time... ( подробнее )

The man who fights insurance companies

Remember Sally Cockburn? She was featured in Autocar in March after successfully resisting her insurer’s attempts to write off her Nissan Micra.

Cockburn appealed its decision, enlisting the support of local mechanic Colin Mullan, who put right the damage to her car by pulling out the Micra’s wing and resetting the car’s front suspension... ( подробнее )

Gallery: 9 American hotrods star at London Concours

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The London Concours event held in the City of London every year is one of the highlights of the British motoring calendar.

And this open-air event is one of the first car shows to be held in nearly six months amidst the pandemic, but with social distancing... ( подробнее )

Jaguar Land Rover project aims for hydrogen SUVs by 2030

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is embarking on a serious hydrogen power research project with the aim of developing fuel cell-powered versions of its larger vehicles.

Should the research effort – which is known as Project Zeus – prove successful, the fuel cell technology would most likely be ready for production use around the time of the next-generation... ( подробнее )

Two new Genesis electric models caught testing in Germany

Genesis, the fledgling   luxury brand owned by Hyundai, is preparing to enter the new age with a pair of fully electric models.

Seen testing within hours of each other between Hyundai’s European technical centre and the N?rburgring, the two models will sit at opposing ends of the Genesis range.  

The first, codenamed Genesis JW,... ( подробнее )